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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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